Shanghai Weekly Party Planner: Mar 10-16

Mar 11: DJ Spinna

Soul Crates is bringing the Brooklyn underground king back to The Shelter. As part of New York’s hip hop golden era, DJ Spinna has collaborated with The Jungle Brothers, remixed De La Soul, and produced for the likes of Mos Def, Talib Kweli and Eminem. He’s also a respected figure in house and is responsible for the famed remix of Shawn Escoffery’s ‘Days Like This.’ For more, check out our feature on DJ Spinna.
Mar 11, 10pm-late, RMBTBA. The Shelter, see event listing.

Mar 11: DJ Nuckey

Hip Hop Hijack brings in the Tokyo hip hop icon. One of only two Asian members of the World Famous Hevy Hitters, Nuckey holds residences at several of Japan’s hottest clubs and has been known to rock the occasional live show on New York’s famed hip hop rdio station, Hot 97FM.
Mar 11, 10pm-late, RMB100 (RMBB50 before midnight if RSVP with guestlist@hiphophijack.com). Monkey Champagne, see event listing.

Mar 11: Marshmello

The mysterious producer has been slaying the trap and future bass scenes, counting stars like Skrillex and Diplo as early adopters. While his true identity remains unknown, fans will be able to boogie to the sounds from the literarlly marshmallow adorned DJ when he makes his Shanghai debut.
Mar 11, 10.30pm-late, RMB100. Fusion, see event listing.

Mar 12: Bromance Showcase

Started by Parisian producer Brodinski (Kanye’s Yeezus) and his manager, Bromance Records has become a powerhouse. Three of the label’s finest: Gener8tion, Guillaume Berg and Sam Tiba take over Arkham.
Mar 12, 10pm-late, RMB120. Arkham, see event listing.

Mar 12: Hot Pot Beats Release Party

The notorious Hongqiao hot spot has been cultivating an electronic underground community. This weekend, their in-house record label releases its debut compilation, Hot Pot Beats featuring 11 productions from The Mansion’s residents and friends. The release party features six participants playing, including Beijing 8-bit legend and now Tokyo based producer Sulumi.
Mar 12, 10pm-late, RMB100 (with five drinks). The Mansion, see event listing.

Best of the Rest

Voltage Divider
Black Eyeliner’s Benjamin Bacon brings his experimental music night to Inferno. Expect to hear avant-garde productions create through unorthodox methods. Past guests have include Snapline, MHP and Lao Zhao from FM3. This night will feature Nathan Felix from The Noise Revival Orchestra.
Mar 10, 9pm-late, free entry. Inferno, see event listing.

Girls Night Out - Contesta Rock Hair Edition
Bar Rouge and MVP Shanghai’s always packed ladies night teams up with Contesta Rock Star for some styling tips to go with the customary free cocktails and manicures (until 11.30pm). John Avolio spins crowd pleasing hits. Dress code: elegant.
Mar 10, 9.30pm-late, RMB100 (free entry before 12.30am with password ‘MVP’). Bar Rouge, see event listing.

Retro Chic
Every Thursday, Mook gets vintage glamorous. Free-flow sparkling wine for the ladies from 10pm-1am.
Mar 10, 10pm-late, RMB100 (with five drinks). Mook, see event listing.

Trus'me
The Prime Numbers boss is a leading light in Manchester’s techno scene. He’ll be headlining Intransik Beats latest party with support from Misloop, James Lealand and Donn.
Mar 10, 10pm-late, RMB50. The Shelter

Face Pop Up Night
Le Baron welcomes Jacques Renaults and Eug whose Face nights at Le Bain are all the rage in NYC for fans of DFA and other indie-tronic sounds.
Mar 11, 9pm-late, RMBTBA. Le Baron, see event listing.

Shanghai Spectrum
Rolento Ong, Alex DeLarge and Yimei take over Craft.
Mar 11, 9pm-late, free entry. Craft, see event listing.

We Are the 90's
Bar Rouge takes it back to the 90s for a night full of hits from the likes of Ace of Base, Real2Real and Snap! Embrace the nostalgia by rocking flannel shirts and Scrunchies.
Mar 11, 9pm-late, RMB100 (free entry before midnight with password ‘Miss Rouge’). Bar Rouge, see event listing.

Hu Bar & Lounge Opening
Le Royal Méridien and MVP present the grand opening of the fashionable hotel’s new lounge. Located on the 65th and 66th floor, Hu Bar is split into three parts - an exclusive penthouse-inspired event space, a classically styled bar and a modern nightclub. With stunning views of the skyline as the backdrop, this exclusive party features Beijing underground pioneer Ben Huang and live musical peformances. There’s free flow cocktails until midnight and guest list reservations must be made at events@mvpshanghai.com. Elegant dress code enforced: suits for gentlemen and fancy dress for ladies.
Mar 11, 9.30pm-late, free entry (with reservation). Hu Bar & Lounge, Le Royal Méridien. 

China Social Club x DADA
Frau and Tobias Patrick take over DADA for a party full of surprises from their vinyl collection. Expect a wild night where everything from Italo disco to Chinese soul will be played.
Mar 11, 10pm-late, free entry. DADA, see event listing.

Freak'n'C:
Lola shows off their fancy new floor technology with this techno party featuring Jobo, Clef G and Alecs Marta.
Mar 11, 10pm-late, RMB100 (after 2am). Lola.
Hell’s House
Electronail returns to C’s for a night where he will try to fit in every genre possible into one wild party.
Mar 11, 10pm-late, free entry. C’s.

The Second Anniversary of Taboo
The Taboo crew celebrates their second anniversary by taking over The Mansion. It’s a good times-bad times sort of thing as it will mark the crew’s party for awhile as the members embark on new directions. Music by Ivan Barbero, Them Waits, Javi Kalero, Soltronik, Pepe Mateos, Silicone Noise and Marcos Godoy.
Mar 11, 10pm-late, RMB100 (with five drinks). The Mansion, see event listing.

Wolf Music
The influential deep house label’s founders Matt Neale and Stu Clark play an intimate set at URVC thanks to Acid Pony Club.
Mar 11, 10pm-late, RMB60 (with one drink). URVC.

Jameson Day Fest
Yeti and the iconic Irish whiskey brand bring together some of Shanghai’s finest DJ crews for an all-day party. Fly Streetwear and others will have on-site fashion pop-ups while creative types like Idle Beats will hold live screen printing. 
Mar 12, 1-7pm, free entry. Lafayette Art & Design Center, see event listing.

Floating City, Episode 3 Premiere
This web series explores modern life of a Shanghai expat. It may have taken a few months longer than expected, but episode 3 premieres this weekend at DADA. Celebrate with the cast and crew, while finding out ways to get involved. For more, check out our feature on Floating City.
Mar 12, 8pm, free entry. DADA, see event listing.

Cavia & Co.
The Shanghai underground favorite teams up with another city institution, Love Bang, for what promises to be a night full of hijinks.
Mar 12, 9pm-late, RMBTBA. Le Baron, see event listing.

Sad Frog Anti Valentine's Day
Daliah hosts this celebration of Internation sensation Pepe the Frog (aka. Sad looking frog) and a repudiation of Valentine’s Days. There will yummy snacks, outlandish drinks and plenty of vapor wave from the likes of  Visudy, Damacha, ESA, Tess & Jennyann and Kobe Frogman.
Mar 12, 9.30pm-late, RMB120 (with one cocktail and one jello shot). Daliah, see event listing.

St. Patrick's Pub Crawl
The Pub Crawl Shanghai crew celebrate St Paddys in shameous style. Things kick off with an hour of open bar at Bar Gatsby followed by a wild night on the town with stops at four St Paddy’s parties across town. Complimentary green shots all night.
Mar 12, 9.30pm-late, RMB200-250. Bar Gatsby, see event listing.

Bar Rouge L'Original
The eight-time That’s Shanghai Club of the Year winner takes it back to the old school with their famed Red Night. Keint spins a dancetastic mix while the club provides fab Bund view. Dress code: glamorous with a touch of red.
Mar 12, 9pm-late, RMB100 (free entry with password ‘Miss Rouge’). Bar Rouge, see event listing.

Boom Bap
After last month’s Dilla love in, the Boom Bap crew pays tribute to the late great Notorious B.I.G. 19 years after his tragic murder. Boogie down to the Black Frank White’s impressive collection of hits and classic bangers. The one time it’s appropriate to rock a shiny suit at C’s.
Mar 12, 10pm-late, free entry. C's, see event listing.

Origins
DADA hosts Shanghai_Ultra, Quinn Hopkins, San and Lean for a night of house and techno.
Mar 12, 10pm-late, free entry. DADA.

Shackup
The rising prince of Beijing’s dark electronic underground takes over The Shelter to kick off a quarterly residence with a three hour set. Howell and Swimful support.
Mar 12, 10pm-late, RMB40. The Shelter.

Andrew Bull Disco Buffet
The uDance.cn boss indulges his love of disco, spinning nothing but crowd-pleasers and hidden gems every Monday at URVC.
Mar 14, 10pm-late, free entry. URVC.

El Tuesdays
This weekly salsa party features free flow mojitos from 8.30-9.30pm and RMB80 for two specials after. La Reunion and DJ S. Kiv perform.
Mar 15, 9.30pm, free entry. Unico by Mauro Colagreco, see event listing.

Model's Gone Wild
Every Tuesday, Mook hosts models willing to drink shots with you.
Mar 15, 9pm-late, RMB100 (with five drinks). Mook, see event listing.

Studio 24
Every Tuesday, M1NT pays tribute to the early heady days of disco.
Mar 15, 9pm-late, free entry. M1NT, see event listing. 

Calle Roja
Bar  Rouge’s weekly Latin night features the hottest in salsa, reggaeton and  Electro-Latin. Enjoy homemade Sangria and take part in a Latin Dance  Square. Dress code: elegant with Latino charm.
Mar 16, 9pm-late, RMB100 (free entry before midnight with password ‘Miss Rouge’). Bar Rouge, see event listing.

Don't Tell Daddy
STORM Festival favorite Smith Agent Smith takes over Mook every Wednesday.
Mar 16, 9pm-late, RMB100 (with five drinks). Mook, see event listing.

Travelers Society Anniversary Party
The adventure crew celebrates two years together at Kartel. Stop by if you’ve ever wondered about their trips with three free trips up for grabs in a lucky draw. Drink deals start at RMB25.
Mar 16, 9pm, free entry. Kartel.

Come Correct
The Shelter's weekly hip hop night features some of the city's finest playing the hottest underground bangers..
Mar 16, 10pm-late, RMB40. The Shelter.

Lolitas
Lola’s  weekly ladies night featuring some of the city’s finest female DJs  Michelle Grant and Stacy Bond spinning the best house, with  complementary drinks for the ladies until 1am.
Mar 16, 10pm-late, free entry. Lola, see event listing.

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